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Drama classes for 3-16 year olds
Hartford, Cheshire With over 5 years of teaching drama to children, we at Marmalade believe passionately that one of the greatest gifts in life is to be able to explore yourself and the world through stories and that drama is essential for a child’s human development. In the early years, drama improves understanding of language, […]

Aladdin – Pantomime
14th December 2019 – 1st January 2020 The Grange Theatre, Hartford, Cheshire KD Theatre Productions returns this Christmas to present the venues 11th professional pantomime: ‘Aladdin’ Join us on a magical carpet ride all the way to Peking for this year’s spectacular pantomime ‘ALADDIN’ at The Grange Theatre starring Grange Theatre favourites Rob Stevens as […]

Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]

The Birth Doula Cheshire – Get the start to Motherhood you deserve!
Are you excited to meet your new baby & looking forward to being a mother but feeling nervous about the birth? Do you want to feel fully prepared,informed, calm, relaxed & ready? Do you need answers to all your Pregnancy & Birth questions? I want you to know that I totally get it. You are […]

Santa Home Visits
Book a magical Santa visit! It includes Santa chatting and having some fun with the children They can give their lists or letters to him and he will show them some Xmas magic! Children also receive a gift and a festive balloon sculpture! Please note Santa gets booked up very quickly, so don’t delay, book […]

Your next family adventure is here at Chill Factore!
Family Fun on real snow For families looking for fun and thrilling activities to do after school or during the weekend look no further than our Snow Park. Our Snow Park is new for 2019 and offers families the chance to ride the slope on large inflatables, race for first place on sledges and plunge […]

Wordsmith Tutoring Wirral
Wordsmith provides comprehensive preparation for 11 plus and entrance exams for all Wirral grammar schools. Classes take place in our fully equipped Bebington based studio, taught by tutors who have a wealth of experience in preparing students for grammar school entry. We believe every child has potential and are here to fully support and develop […]

Enrol for the Elf Advent Challenge – 5 minutes of festive Elf fun, at home, every day in December!!
Have fun with Santa’s Elves and countdown to Christmas! Do the Elf Advent Challenge with your child at home No prep the night before, no glitter, no ingredients, … JUST magical, imaginative, festive fun! If you want your child to have a great magical Christmas, but you already feel overwhelmed by the pressure of all […]

Book now for the Elf Adventure Challenge at St. George’s Hall in Liverpool
30th November – 24th December 2019 Come and take part in The Elf Adventure Challenge; join in Elf tasks and games. Enjoy the story, music and fun. Challenges include learning how to build the toys, load the sleigh, play Elf games and do the Elf March! When you successfully complete your challenges you will be […]

Peter Pan
Crewe’s swashbuckling 2019 pantomime is the high-flying pirate adventure, Peter Pan, starring comedy legends Cannon & Ball! The much-loved comedy duo Cannon & Ball – back by popular demand – star in this year’s magical family pantomime alongside X Factor star Chico and the Lyceum’s own Grand Dame Malcolm Lord as Mrs Smee! Experience a […]

Steam Santa Specials at West Lancs Railway
8th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd December 2019 Hesketh Bank, Lancashire This is always a popular and Christmas treat with a friendly special atmosphere. Ride on a real steam train. See Santa! Our Santa Specials Prices include: ◆ Steam Hauled Train Ride ◆ Visit to See Santa ◆ Good Quality Gift from Santa We receive […]

VR Here – Immersive Entertainment Centre
Start your Immersive Adventure Birthday Party with VR Here. Experience a magical birthday at the UK’s highest-rated Virtual Reality centre. Our wide range of activities gives your kids freedom to explore amazing new worlds while our team provides expert advice and care. Why VR Here? We have an excellent team with years of experience in […]

Photo Shoot Pamper Parties For Girls – Cheshire Cherubs Photography
The Ultimate Girly Party! Fantastic party ideas for girls aged 6 -12. Photo Shoot Pamper Parties by Cheshire Cherubs at The Photo Studio in Warrington. These amazing parties are suitable for between 6 and 10 girls. Each of our three packages include: Pink champagne (lemonade) reception Basic hair and make-up pampering session ready for your […]

Chill Factore – Awesome Real Snow Parties!
Manchester Looking for a unique activity to celebrate your child’s birthday? Book the coolest party around at Manchester’s real snow centre, Chill Factore. Chill Factore offers a unique array of fun-filled and exciting parties from Snow Park and Mini Moose Land parties to Fun Ski or Snowboard Taster parties – and prices start from as little as £6 per child! Suitable for […]

Smarties Nursery – Give Your Child a Flying Start
Chester Smarties cares for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, on a full-time or part-time basis, 51 weeks of the year. We are divided into 3 specialist areas :- babies, 18 months to 3 years and 3 to 4s. The emphasis is on providing exceptional care whilst supporting each child individually. Our approach […]

Mini Millfields – Funded Places For 2 And 3 Year Olds.
Millfields CE Primary School, Willington Avenue, Eastham, CH62 9EB Millfields CE Primary School’s Two Year Old Provision Mini Millfields is a special place full of learning, laughter and friendship and where all children are happy; feel safe and are valued. We provide the best possible educational provision in a stimulating and creative environment. We pride […]

The Spinney Day Nursery Holiday Club
Hoole, Chester and Bell Meadow, near Pulford We have a popular Holiday Club which is always jam packed with themed activities, games and trips out. The Club is run by a dedicated childcare professional who understands what makes 4-11 year olds tick, providing fun, challenging and enjoyable activities. Our Holiday Club runs during the school […]

NEW and IMPROVED party packages!
ALL FREEDOME PARTIES INCLUDE: VIP party planner 60 minutes JUMP time 45 mins in your VIP party room with party host Pizza and Nachos or Hotdog and Nachos, ice cream & unlimited juice JUMP socks for all guests PLUS, additional extras such as GLOW parties, SUPERHERO parties, party bags and goodies to make your party extra special! PLUS we’re now giving you: […]

The Potting Shed, Paint-Your-Own-Pottery and more!
Cheshire, Wirral, Merseyside and NE Wales We are a really friendly Paint-Your-Own-Pottery and craft studio and coffee shop. Great for all ages, from babies to great-grandparents! Always great fun and always something new. It’s a fantastic place for parties – but it’s also the perfect venue for friends to meet, for families to enjoy time […]

Adventure Babies story & sensory adventures
Crewe & Northwich ***AWARD WINNING*** Story & sensory adventures! Help your little one fall in love with books and reading whilst positively stimulating all of their senses on one of our magical reading adventures. We bring brilliant books to life through interactive storytelling, sensory props, messy play, lights and much more. Help develop vital early […]

Diddikicks Manchester East Pre-School Football Coaching
Didsbury, Stockport, Reddish, Bredbury, Droylsden, Stalybridge & Oldham Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and […]

Hello Panda Mandarin School – The First Montessori Chinese school in Liverpool & Wirral
Liverpool Hello Panda Mandarin school. The First Montessori Chinese language school in Liverpool & Wirral. Let the world connect, learn Chinese! Immersive & Fun-filled fantasy with Panda & Chows. Enrol now! Free Trial lesson! Every student will use smart E-learning technology in all classes with their own log in account. Here in the Hello Panda […]

Maya Workshops for Schools
Cheshire, Liverpool, Wirral, Merseyside Primary KS2 teachers and parents! Maya Culture workshops for primary schools Fun interactive sessions Choose one or all 3! • Key facts talk, Millionaire game, colouring & a story • Mayan numbers explanation. Bingo game. Work on white boards. Exercises for all abilities • Make a pendant, history of chocolate Booklet […]

Snakes and Slides Indoor Soft Play Centre & Party Venue
Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Heywood and Bolton Snakes and Slides is the largest and most challenging indoor soft play centre and party venue in Manchester, providing entertainment for children whatever the weather. With regular activities, seasonal and term-time events and exclusive offers, Snakes and Slides Indoor Soft Play Centre has something for everyone. Relax and […]

Karate
First lesson is FREE at Shushinkai North West – with classes for 4 year olds up to adults. For children: Teach children lifetime self-defense skills. Improve children’s self-esteem. Teaches children discipline. Channel children’s aggression. Enhance children’s confidence. For adults: A great way to get in shape. Relieve stress. Give you confidence. Could save your life. Our […]

Jabberjacks Activity Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Manchester
Jabberjacks – as featured on CBeebies! Jabberjacks Classes are available in Worsley, Prestwich, Urmston and Ashton Under Lyne Jabberjacks deliver weekly classes to babies and toddlers across the Manchester area for children as small as 10 months old up to 4 years. Using a unique combination of puppets and sensory props, along with music, storytelling […]

Birthday Parties at Round Ponds Adventure
Cheshire A fun packed party in the outdoors with the choice of two of the following activities; Raft building, Bush craft, Free-Fall simulation, Vertical Challenge or Giant See-Saw. For younger or older children, we do have a few other options too. It is all led by our instructors who are there to give you a […]

The Spinney Adventurers Club
Hoole, Chester, West Cheshire The Spinney Adventurers Club allows children to experience and learn about their surrounding natural environment in a fun, informative and exciting way. It runs every Wednesdays throughout the school holidays for 4-11yr olds and has proved a real hit with the children. Each session has three main aims – Learn, Adventure […]

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School – Chester
Stagecoach Chester has been providing quality part-time training in singing, dancing and acting for over 25 years. As part of the longest running and most successful children’s performing arts schools network in the world Stagecoach Chester is more than just a stage school, theatre school or drama school. We are proud to offer a full […]

Maths Connections
Chester I am a teacher with 30 years experience, who will nurture and inspire your child to love Maths. One to one tuition for children Key Stage 2 to GSCE Maths. Individually tailored to the needs of each child. Focussing on misconceptions in Maths leads to improved understanding of the essential skills required to be […]

Bounceabout World of Castles
100% professional & reliable service, delivering to YOUR area 365 days a year. View our EXTENSIVE selection of brand new FUN castles, slides & activities, indoor/outdoor, Adults & children. Safety mats, raincovers & £5 million public liability insurance are included. Satisfaction guaranteed. 60 Castle Website! NEW! new Rodeo Bull/Bucking Bronco 01978 810730 or 07970621177 bounceabout01@aol.com […]

Wizz Kidz – The Ultimate Play Zone for the Ultimate Kidz’ Party!
Saltney, Chester new! Queensferry, Flintshire Extreme Maze of Adventure play where children can jump tumble, slide & play! Choice of Funtastic Party Packages: New Teddy Bear Picnic Parties – make your own cuddly teddy to take home New Laser Storm Parties in our multi level gameszone. Prizes and certificates for the winners Mega Disco – […]

Pilates by Mii Time – an ideal choice for post-natal exercise
Chester – Hoole, Upton Pilates can be started as soon as the all clear is given by your GP and can help you to regain control over your body by gently working on the core muscles. You just need water, a small towel (for support only…no sweating involved!) and something warm to put on during the […]

Toddler Bouncing Daily At Freedome
Our fun, FreeBees toddler sessions begin between 9am and 11am weekdays during term time and start at 9am at weekends and in school holidays. Our FreeBees toddler sessions cost only £5 for 2 hours and include: 1 hour of toddler trampoline time, where your little ones have the whole park to themselves to explore and […]

Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and entertain, whilst developing […]

Puddle Ducks
Chester, Wirral and North Wales Puddle Ducks offer aqua natal classes, baby & pre school including school-aged swimming lessons across Chester, Wirral and North Wales. All our instructors are highly trained, fully qualified and full of enthusiasm! Classes running across various locations seven days a week across the region. 01829 740825 www.puddleducks.com

Kingsmead School Nursery
Wirral Kingsmead nursery’s little ones play together and learn in family-sized groups, cared for by excellent, mature staff. The home-from-home nursery is set in beautiful, leafy grounds in which the children can play all year round, whenever the weather permits. Children are welcomed from the age of two, on a full time basis or for […]

Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]

Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]

Froggle Parties – As seen on CBBC!
£20 off when you quote ‘KIDSGUIDE’ Nationwide Froggle Parties is the no. 1 name in children’s party entertainment – for parties that are high energy and non stop fun!!! Choose from a huge and varied range of parties from our fabulous and funny entertainer/ magicians, or our hugely creative themed parties, funky discos, crazy clowns, […]

New At Theatretrain – Performing Arts Classes for Little Ones
To celebrate over ten years of Theatretrain in Chester we are bringing our TT Tinies and TT Minis classes to Queens Park High School every Saturday morning during term time. TT Tinies is a free introductory half hour class for three year olds TT Minis offers half an hour dancing, half an hour acting and […]

Bubble Football Parties
Cheshire & Manchester Take your child’s party to the next level with an action-packed fun-filled Bubble Football event. A Bubble Football party will ensure the big day is never forgotten and one that all the children will fully enjoy. Bubble Football brings the UK’s no.1 sport to your child’s party and then makes it even […]

Jabberjacks Activity Classes for Babies and Toddlers
Jabberjacks classes are available in Winsford, Mickle, Macclesfield, Bramhall, Wilmslow and Hazel Grove. Jabberjacks is a fun, music and activity class for pre-school children to attend with an adult. The classes use a unique combination of puppets and props, against a backdrop of drama and play to help your child with all areas of development […]

Jabberjacks – Giving Children That Special Party Experience!
Jabberjacks deliver fantastic children’s birthday party entertainment, specifically tailored to the birthday child’s age. Attracting 5 star ratings online, Jabberjacks parties have been around for over 15 years and offer 2 packages: Jabberjacks Playmates parties for children aged between 2-4 years use a unique combination of puppets and brightly coloured sensory props which come out of […]

Stagecoach Nantwich – dance, drama & singing classes for 4-18yr olds
Crewe & Nantwich At Stagecoach Performing Arts in Nantwich we love to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of Singing, Dancing and Acting. We teach our students so much more than how to sing, dance and act. We help them blossom into well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all […]

The Creepy Crawly Show – a real hands on reptile show
Cheshire, Liverpool and Manchester Bring your special event or party to life with one of our fun packed “Get me out of here” Creepy Crawly Shows! We are sure to make your party a unique and unforgettable experience for all attending. Get up close to lots of wonderful creatures from snakes, tarantulas, giant hissing cockroaches, […]

Diddikicks – Pre-School Football Coaching (18m – 5yrs)
Merseyside & Wirral Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and […]

Jabberjacks giving that Unique Children’s Party Experience!
Jabberjacks – as featured on CBeebies! Jabberjacks unique parties will capture your child’s imagination and ensure that they and their friends have the best party experience ever. Jabberjacks have been providing children’s party entertainment for over 15 years and they always make sure that everyone has fun and with all their activities there is never […]

THEATRETRAIN in Chester, Wrexham and Mold
Join one of Theatretrain’s local schools of performing arts and enjoy classes in singing, dancing and acting. Thursdays Mold – The Daniel Owen Centre – 6.00-8.00pm Theatretrain Regional Choir – for children from across the region Chester – The Forum Studio Theatre – 5.00-7.00pm Theatretrain Drama Plus for Pupils who want to focus on their […]

New At Theatretrain – Performing Arts Classes for Little Ones in Wrexham & Mold
New! Theatretrain is bringing our TT Tinies and TT Minis classes to Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold and Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Wrexham on Saturday mornings. TT Tinies is a free introductory half hour class for three year olds TT Minis offers half an hour dancing, half an hour acting and half an hour singing for […]

Caterpillar Music
Allerton, Woolton, West Derby & Blundellsands Fantastic music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Our popular sessions include amazing puppets, colourful, age appropriate musical instruments and a variety of other props such as parachutes, bean bags chiffon scarves and bubbles to name but a few. Each session is based around a theme and children […]

Little Kickers Football Classes from 18 months to 7 years
Accept no substitute – 25,000 children worldwide a week can’t be wrong! As the UK’s most popular football class for pre-schoolers, the Little Kickers focus is very much on fun. We provide informal yet professionally run training classes where enthusiastic boys & girls (18mths – 7 years) are given a helping hand to stand on […]

Go Potty! Pottery Parties!
Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]

Skills for Life, Not Just the Stage! Stagecoach Theatre Arts School – Chester
**NEW SCHOOLS OPENING** Stagecoach Theatre Arts School has been running for over 20 years and is the most popular and well established part time theatre arts school in Chester! Besides our main school we also do lots of other exciting things… …We provide the children’s cast for professional productions in the North-West such as ‘Joseph […]

The Soccer Dome Soccer Schools
Here at The Soccer Dome we pride ourselves on the standard of our football coaching sessions. With fantastic equipment, coaches that are minimum FA Level 1 qualified and have over 45 years collective experience and the best indoor facilities on The Wirral, The Soccer Dome is the place to bring your child this autumn term. […]

Kids Climbing Fun at The Boardroom Climbing
The Boardroom, Queensferry The Boardroom Climbing Ltd opened in October 2013 and is already recognised as a centre of excellence by the Welsh Government. With it’s amazing designs, dedicated kids wall, big open space and great staff, it’s a fab place for kids and adults alike. Not to mention the best coffees in the area! […]